The Tempest
Prospero, a powerful illusionist, survives on a desolate island with his unblemished little girl, Miranda. He's in expatriation, banished from his duchy by his usurping brother and also the King of Naples. Divine superintendence brings these adversaries near; helped by his vassal the spirit Ariel, Prospero raises a tempest to damage the Italian ship. The king's son, believing all others lost, comes to be Prospero's prisoner, loving Miranda as well as she with him. Prospero's sibling and the king stray the island, as do an intoxicated chef and also seafarer, who conspire with Caliban, Prospero's beastly servant, to murder Prospero. Prospero desires reason to triumph, Ariel wants his freedom, Miranda a husband; the seafarers intend to dance.
Released: 1979-09-13
Genre:
Drama